School-based sexuality education
Curriculum-aligned, Hauora-grounded sessions developed for Aotearoa classrooms.
— Aotearoa New Zealand · Charitable Trust CC58012
Supporting rangatahi through sexual health & wellbeing education.
A community-focused initiative working toward accessible, culturally responsive sexual health education and wellbeing support for young people across Aotearoa.
Hauora-aligned·Inclusive & LGBTQIA+ affirming·Te Tiriti grounded
Our Kaupapa
Safe, accurate, judgement-free education for every young person in Aotearoa.
Community-focused
We listen first. Programmes are shaped by the rangatahi and communities we serve.
Evidence-informed
Our work is grounded in current research and public health best practice.
Culturally responsive
We honour Te Tiriti, Māori and Pasifika worldviews, and the diversity of rangatahi.
— Why this matters
Every rangatahi deserves honest, inclusive education about their wellbeing.
Young people in Aotearoa are navigating their identity, relationships and health in a world that doesn't always speak their language. Too often, sexual health education arrives too late, too clinical, or not at all.
We are building a community-led response — one that meets rangatahi where they are, respects who they are, and equips them with the knowledge and confidence to make safe, informed decisions.
Read our mission— What we are developing
All programmes Programmes grounded in the lives of rangatahi.
Our work is being built in collaboration with young people, educators and community — designed to grow as our reach grows.
Consent & healthy relationships
Practical, evidence-informed learning that builds respect, safety, and confidence.
Community outreach
Engaging young people through trusted community spaces and culturally safe kōrero.
Peer education development
Building pathways for rangatahi to lead the conversation among their peers.
Sexual health literacy
Clear, plain-language information on bodies, consent, STIs, and wellbeing.
Referral & support navigation
Helping young people and whānau find the right clinical and social support.
— Youth wellbeing focus
Sexual health is wellbeing.
We weave together te taha tinana, hinengaro, whānau and wairua — recognising that healthy decisions come from feeling supported on every level.
- Culturally responsive, Te Tiriti grounded approach
- Inclusive of LGBTQIA+, takatāpui, and rainbow rangatahi
- Youth-led, community-driven design
- Evidence-informed and Hauora-aligned
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— Get involved
We're building this with the community. Walk alongside us.
Schools, kura, iwi, health providers, funders and rangatahi — there's a place for you in this kaupapa.